Inflate and Deflate Your Water Trampoline Correctly

When it comes to something like a watertrampoline, most of us only think about the fun and excitement that comes with it. However, there are many other things such as safety and methodology to consider. In this respect, inflating and deflating your trampoline correctly is extremely important. Not only will this ensure maximum safety but following right inflating and deflating techniques will also ensure that your trampoline lasts for much longer. Whether you are talking about a water trampoline or a waterlaunch pad, a poorly inflated one will increase stress on the seams and also increase wear and tear in the material. Similarly, not deflating your trampolines properly will also lead to damage to the trampoline.

Thankfully, the process of inflating and deflating a trampoline isn’t too complicated. With just a few tips here and there, you can learn to setup, inflate or deflate your ocean trampoline as and when required. 

Inflating your water trampoline

You can inflate your trampoline using a manual or electric pump. However, if you are looking to inflate a trampoline that is really large in size, it is always advisable to use an electric pump since it saves you a lot of time and effort. At this point, you must note that electric pumps are not to be confused with air compressors. Using an air compressor for inflating trampolines is not advisable for the simple reason that the air pressure created by these compressors is way too high. These pumps can cause excess inflation of your trampoline and cause damage to the structure. 

A regular electric air pump will do the job irrespective of what kind of water trampoline of launch pad you are looking at. These pumps are usually available in air-pressure ranges of 2-3 PSI. Since water trampolines need no more than 1-2 PSI pressure, these electric pumps are considered to be ideal for most trampolines. Depending on the size of your trampoline or launch pad, the use of an electric pump will completely inflate the trampoline in 20 to 30 minutes to the maximum. Hand pumps or foot pumps, on the other hand, are cheaper and ideal for smaller trampolines. 

Deflating your water trampoline

Similarly, when it comes to deflating your water trampoline, you have two options. You can either open the valve or allow the air to flow out or use a two-way air pump to remove all air from the trampoline. Using the first method is sure to take much longer. Again, once the trampoline is naturally deflated, you will have to manually push out all the air from any remaining air pockets formed in the trampoline. The use of a two-way air pump makes things much faster and easier. This method takes nothing more than a few minutes and with an air pump, you can be rest assured that all the air has been removed from the trampoline. Make sure to remove all the air from the trampoline during storage or any remaining air in the trampoline will cause the trampoline to crack or tear up.